Ep332: Going Through the Motions
12/22/22 • 30 min
This week, Vicky and Joe talk mojo, the struggle to find people who can think, and breaking the rules. Finding yourself feeling a bit flat about your writing, your hobby, or life in general? That’s okay, it happens. But how do we yank ourselves out of it? Dunno — but maybe this podcast episode will help. In it you’ll find understanding, a random dog interlude, and a few strategies you could try to dig your mojo out of whatever hole it’s crawled into.
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Vicky is so close to having a proper bath in her home!
[7:50] What is mojo?
[9:20] Vicky has gotten herself into a funk.
[13:00] The moment Vicky let go of all the pressure she was putting on herself, life got better.
[19:00] Are you just bored? It’s okay to walk away from it temporarily.
[19:55] There’s not a lot of light out these days. Maybe that’s why you’re feeling a bit meh?
[22:30] NASA are finding it hard to find out-of-the-box thinkers.
[26:25] It’s okay to play and break the rules. Get your creative juices flowing!
[28:55] Hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!!!
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The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser
This week, Vicky and Joe talk mojo, the struggle to find people who can think, and breaking the rules. Finding yourself feeling a bit flat about your writing, your hobby, or life in general? That’s okay, it happens. But how do we yank ourselves out of it? Dunno — but maybe this podcast episode will help. In it you’ll find understanding, a random dog interlude, and a few strategies you could try to dig your mojo out of whatever hole it’s crawled into.
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Vicky is so close to having a proper bath in her home!
[7:50] What is mojo?
[9:20] Vicky has gotten herself into a funk.
[13:00] The moment Vicky let go of all the pressure she was putting on herself, life got better.
[19:00] Are you just bored? It’s okay to walk away from it temporarily.
[19:55] There’s not a lot of light out these days. Maybe that’s why you’re feeling a bit meh?
[22:30] NASA are finding it hard to find out-of-the-box thinkers.
[26:25] It’s okay to play and break the rules. Get your creative juices flowing!
[28:55] Hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!!!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: [email protected]
The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser
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Ep331: RePod: How long will it take?
Join us for a pre-festive Repod in which Vicky and Joe discuss: how long will it take? (To write a book, of course.) The short answer: that depends on you, your time, the type of book you’re writing, and a bunch of other stuff. In other words: dunno. The long answer: well, listen in and find out!
Key Takeaways:
[6:25] Joe fell through the ceiling at the Dingle! Ouch!
[10:50] How long will it take to write a nonfiction book?
[13:00] If you write every day...well Vicky did some math calculations for you!
[17:15] Where do you start when it comes to writing your book?
[19:00] If you want to write the best possible book in the world, you need to be able to know what the opposition’s points are.
[21:50] Sometimes writing involves just starting out at a window.
[23:40] Your book is now ready for editing! In an ideal world, it’ll take about four months to get to this point.
[26:05] Remember to grab yourself a set of beta readers to help you refine your book!
[28:00] Vicky estimates it’ll take about 29 weeks to get yourself your very own book!
[29:15] Grab Vicky’s free advent calendar! Link in the show notes.
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Thud! Novel by Terry Pratchett
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Ep333: Existing While Black with Sharon Hurley Hall
Friend of the podcast, Sharon Hurley Hall, is back to talk about her new book I’m Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black — and we had a blast! Come and join us and hear us go on a safari about how awesome How to Get Away with Murder is, and what it’s like living in a bunch of different white majority countries when you’re not white, and what we can all do, collectively, to the make the world a better place for everyone.
Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism and Exploring Shadeism.
In her newsletter, Sharon writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Sharon is also an in-demand speaker about equality, anti-racism, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Key Takeaways:
[3:00] A little bit about Sharon and why she wanted to write a book about racism.
[5:50] What is Sharon’s hope for the book?
[6:40] One of Vicky’s favorite chapters was, ‘Not All Black People’.
[9:50] How can people widen their reading beyond non-fiction books?
[11:00] Black authors and in the various genres are everywhere if you choose to look for it.
[13:10] What is the biggest misconception people have about racism?
[17:00] Sharon details some of her more ‘nuanced’ experiences with how people have treated her. It doesn't have to be so blatant, but the subtle message is often loud and clear.
[21:15] What can you do to make it better for others of a different race?
[24:40] There is so much power in having conversations and allowing other people to be heard.
[29:00] There are always two sides of the story. We only hear from the victors. It’s time to hear from those who were marginalized and brutalized, too.
[31:55] Why do so many black people have such unique names?
[35:25] All of our names mean something, it’s just that we’ve forgotten the history behind it.
[38:00] Want more of Sharon? She has a premium newsletter for you to subscribe to!
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